• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Aphidoletes [...] Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control [...] predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall midge Aphidoletes

• Beet armyworm

  General The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its [...] are also attacked. This large-scale damage has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the [...] ornamental crops the worst damage is caused by attacks on flowers and buds. Life cycle and appearance of Beet armyworm The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua)

• Diglyphus isaea

  of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures [...] within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  the different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs. Thrips are a widespread threat in most environments, entering [...] species for proper thrips control. After the larval stage, dependent on thrips species, thrips will either pupate in the soil or on the leaf. Most common [...] predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to control anything larger than the first larval stage

• Trichoderma harzianum

  Competition for nutrients: Trichoderma harzianum competes for resources, such as space and nutrients, thereby reducing the availability of resources for pathogen [...] Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various [...] Competition for space: Trichoderma harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish

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• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes, it’s crucial to use wingless adults for identification. Winged adults and nymphs don’t [...] don’t always display defining characteristics required for proper ID. 2. Three longitudinal lines are often visible on the dorsal (top) side of the abdomen; [...] abdomen; however, these lines can be very difficult to see. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: There will be two finger horn like projections (antennal tubercles) at the base

• Amblyseius swirskii

  alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblyseius swirskii for pest control Amblyseius swirskii is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly [...] larvae per day and lay 1.4 eggs per day on this prey Life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii The life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii consists of egg, larva, [...] difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Amblyseius swirskii Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Eretmocerus eremicus For optimal efficacy of the parasitic [...] but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle and appearance of Eretmocerus eremicus The life cycle of Eretmocerus eremicus involves [...] in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) Greenhouse

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  act as a natural thrips control. For this article, we will focus on the most common two predatory mites that are sold for thrips control in Canada - Swirski [...] similar life cycles, where they differ is how quickly they can reproduce in your crop, based on temperature range and escalating pest pressure. For most crops [...] as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory mites for thrips control is that they primarily feed